Georgia 305(b)/303(d) List Documents

Draft Georgia 2012 305(b)/303(d) List Documents - January 31, 2012 *NEW*

The Georgia 2012 305(b)/303(d) draft list of waters was prepared in accordance with Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act and guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Written Comments on the draft list are welcome. To ensure their consideration, written comments should be received before 4:30 p.m. March 1, 2012. Information regarding where to send written comments is included in the “Public Notice” link below.

EPD will hold a public meeting regarding the draft list of waters on February 21, 2012. Details about the time, location and purpose of this meeting can be found in the Public Notice dated January 31, 2012.

A description of the purpose of the 305(b)/303(d) list of waters, a brief explanation as to how it was developed and a description of how it is organized is provided in the first link below “Description of the 305(b)/303(d) List of Waters”. It is recommended that those not familiar with the list of waters read this document before viewing the rest of the material.

DRAFT Georgia 2012 305(b)/303(d) List Documents

• Description of the 305(b)/303(d) List of Waters
• 2012 Listing Assessment Methodology
• Data Source/Code Key for Abbreviations
• Highlights of the draft 2012 List
• Summary of Listing Decisions
• Table of Changes Between the 2010 and 2012 Lists
• 2012 Rivers/Streams
• 2012 Lakes/Reservoirs
• 2012 Coastal Streams
• 2012 Sounds/Harbors
• 2012 Coastal Beaches
• Transmittal Letter to USEPA
• Public Notice – January 31, 2012
  

Georgia's 2010 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report (also referred to as Water Quality in Georgia 2008-2009)

Georgia's 2010 305(b)/303(d) Integrated Report was prepared in accordance with Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act and guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A description of the purpose of the 305(b)/303(d) list of waters, a brief explanation as to how it was developed and a description of how the list of waters is organized is provided in the first link below “Description of the 305(b)/303(d) List of Waters”.  It is recommended that those not familiar with the Integrated List of Waters read this document before viewing the rest of the material.  The links for the 305(b)/303(d) list of waters below is separated based on water type (i.e. streams, lakes, etc.) for quicker viewing.  All documents are in .pdf format.

Georgia 2010 305(b)/303(d) List Documents

• Description of the 305(b)/303(d) List of Waters
• 2010 Listing Assessment Methodology
• Table of Changes Between the 2008 and 2010 Lists
• Data Source/Code Key for Abbreviations
• USEPA approval letter - November 10, 2010

305(B)/303(d) Integrated Report

• Cover Page – Chapter 2
• Chapter 3 – Chapter 5
• Chapter 6 – Chapter 9
• Appendix A (Narrative)
• 2010 Rivers/Streams
• 2010 Lakes/Reservoirs
• 2010 Coastal Streams
• 2010 Sounds/Harbors
• 2010 Coastal Beaches

GIS Data Sets *UPDATED - March 31, 2011*

• GIS Data Set (state-wide version) for Georgia's 2010 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report with complete Report .pdf files: State-Wide Version can be found here  [March 2011]

Georgia’s 2008 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report (also referred to as Water Quality in Georgia 2006-2007)

NOTICE: GIS Data Set (state-wide version) for Georgia's 2008 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report now available [September 2008]

The following report contains a comprehensive evaluation of Georgia's surface water quality as required by Section 305(b) and 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The links for the 305(b)/303(d) list of waters found in Appendix A have been separated below for quicker viewing.  All documents are in .pdf format.

Please note that a number of formatting changes have been made to the 2008 list. A summary of the formatting changes is provided in the attached document labeled “Summary of Formatting Changes to the 2008 List of Waters”. It is recommended that the reader review this document before viewing the tables of assessed waters.

Georgia 2008 305(b)/303(d) List Documents

• USEPA Approval Letter - June 6, 2008
• Report Cover, Table of Contents and Chapters 1-3
• Chapters 4-6
• Chapters 7-9
• Appendix A – Waters Assessed for Compliance with Designated Use – Narrative including the 2008 Listing Assessment Methodology and Code Key for Abbreviations
• 2008 Rivers/Streams
• 2008 Lakes/Reservoirs
• 2008 Coastal Streams
• 2008 Sounds/Harbors
• 2008 Coastal Beaches
• Appendix B – Fish Consumption Guidelines for Year 2007 
  • *Note* Click here for the latest Fish Consumption Guidelines

GIS Data Sets

• Georgia’s 2008 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report .pdf Files with GIS Data Sets: State-Wide Version can be found here  [September 2008]

• Georgia’s 2008 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) Report GIS Data Sets: Biota Impacted Streams Only Version for NPDES Construction Activity can be found here  [September 2008]

Water Quality in Georgia 2004-2005 (also referred to as Georgia’s 2006 305(b) Report)

A comprehensive evaluation of Georgia's surface water quality is presented in this report to the US Environmental Protection Agency. The links for the 305(b)/303(d) list of waters found in Appendix A have been separated below for quicker viewing.

• USEPA Approval Letter – May 15, 2007
• Report Cover and Table of Contents
• Chapters 1-3
• Chapters 4-6
• Chapters 7-9
• Appendix A – Waters Assessed for Compliance with Designated Use Narrative
  • Data Source Code/Key for Abbreviation
  • 2006 Rivers/Streams Supporting Designated Uses
  • 2006 Rivers/Streams Not Fully Supporting Designated Uses
  • 2006 Lakes/Reservoirs Supporting Designated Uses
  • 2006 Lakes/Reservoirs Not Fully Supporting Designated Uses
  • 2006 Estuarine Waters Not Fully Supporting Designated Uses
  • Table of Beaches of Concern

• Appendix B – Waters Added to Georgia’s 305(b)/303(d) List by US EPA
• Appendix C – Fish Consumption Guidelines for Year 2005 
  • *Note* Click here for the latest Fish Consumption Guidelines
    

Georgia 2004 305(b) Report (Final)

A comprehensive evaluation of Georgia's surface water quality is presented in this report to the US Environmental Protection Agency.  Georgia's 2004 303(d) list is included in Appendix A of the 305(b) report.

Water Quality in Georgia, 2002-2003  (Adobe .pdf - 18 MB Size)

Georgia 2002 305(b) Report (Final)

A comprehensive evaluation of Georgia's surface water quality is presented in this report to the US Environmental Protection Agency.  Georgia's 2002 303(d) list is included in Appendix A of the 305(b) report.

Water Quality in Georgia, 2000-2001 (Adobe .pdf - 18 MB Size)

Georgia 2002 305(b)/303(d) List Map Products Based on April, 2002 List. The spatial data and corresponding map represent the State of Georgia's 2000-2001 assessment of water quality and resulting 2002 305(b)/303(d) list of waters.

Download Georgia 305(b)/303(d) GIS Database and Map [Revised July 2002] Based on April 2002 list

Preview Georgia 305(b)/303(d) Map [Revised July 2002] Based on April 2002 list